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Manchester United legend Eric Cantona(Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Former Manchester United forward Eric Cantona has accused minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe of "destroying" the club.

The Old Trafford great was scathing in his opinion of the British billionaire, who since arriving in February last season has touted the prospect of building a new ground, raised ticket prices and undertaken swingeing cuts resulting in significant job losses.

"Since Ratcliffe arrived this team of directors try to destroy everything and they don't respect anybody," Cantona told reporters during an event at non-league FC United, where he, his four children and two brothers signed up to become co-owners.



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"They even want to change the stadium.

I think it's very important to respect these people like you respect your manager and team-mates."

"Since Ratcliffe arrived, it's the complete opposite.

He doesn't want Sir Alex Ferguson as an ambassador any more.

"He is more than a legend and I think we have to find this soul again.

"This team of directors, they try to destroy everything.

They don't respect anybody."

Cantona, who scored Man United's winner in the 1996 FA Cup final against Liverpool, continued: "They even want to change the stadium.

It's impossible.

"I don't think United can play in another stadium than Old Trafford."

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Man United have not commented.

The Red Devils currently sit 13th in the Premier League standings, 35 points behind leaders Liverpool, who look poised to equal the record for number of English top-flight titles (20) set by their bitter rivals.

The Reds are 11 points clear of second-placed Arsenal with seven games of the season to play.


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